Smart Contracts

With new advances in blockchain technology seemingly appearing on a daily basis, particularly in the area of smart contracts, the digital currency industry is evolving at a rapid pace. With every new development being proclaimed as ‘the new Bitcoin’, what does it really mean for the digital currency industry and especially the end users who are moving to cryptocurrency in ever greater numbers?

Smart Contracts – Self Executing Legal Agreements

Nick Szabo – Keynote – Smart Contracts Symposium

What is a Smart Contract? A Beginners Guide

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